Systems and methods for seismic streamer positioning
US7518951B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/3835
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for determining position of one or more seismic streamers are disclosed. One system embodiment includes a seismic streamer towed by a towing vessel at a first depth; at least one positioning streamer towed by the towing vessel at a second depth different than the first depth; and an acoustic ranging system between the seismic and positioning streamers It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract, which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).
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